Orange Luxembourg offers FTTR connectivity to Livebox customers
LUXEMBOURG 18 DEC

Orange Luxembourg offers FTTR connectivity to Livebox customers

Orange announced that it has become the first operator in Luxembourg to introduce FTTR (Fibre To The Room) connectivity. This service extends multi-gigabit performance through the use of nearly invisible cabling. Livebox fibre customers can now benefit from FTTR as part of their existing package at the same monthly rate. Subscribers are responsible for the cost of the FTTR equipment and the associated labour for installation, which varies depending on individual requirements.

Cegecom taps AudioCodes to implement Operator Connect for Microsoft Teams
LUXEMBOURG 16 DEC

Cegecom taps AudioCodes to implement Operator Connect for Microsoft Teams

Luxembourg's B2B network operator Cegecom announced that it has become the first phone provider in the country to launch Operator Connect for Microsoft Teams. This managed service allows end-users to retain their local number while benefiting from a fully featured phone system directly within Microsoft Teams. Its integration into Cegecom's portfolio was achieved in partnership with AudioCodes, a voice networking service provider and specialist in migration projects to Microsoft Teams.

Luxembourg parliament approves financial help towards connectivity targets
LUXEMBOURG 5 DEC

Luxembourg parliament approves financial help towards connectivity targets

The parliament of Luxembourg has adopted a new law aimed at supporting the connectivity targets set within the EU's Digital Decade roadmap. This legislation will enable the government to provide financial assistance to eligible network coverage projects within the limits established by EU rules. Applications will be open for deployments of fixed and 4G/5G infrastructure in underserved areas, as well as for trans-European infrastructure projects. Additionally, residential customers and SMEs will be able to b

Luxembourg's OQ Technology demos direct-to-mobile emergency broadcast message via satellite
LUXEMBOURG 20 NOV

Luxembourg's OQ Technology demos direct-to-mobile emergency broadcast message via satellite

Direct-to-device satellite connectivity provider OQ Technology announced that it has successfully demonstrated Europe's first direct-to-mobile (D2M) emergency broadcast message transmitted via satellite to non-modified smartphones. The live demonstration took place in Luxembourg, where the company is based, and aimed to validate readiness for large-scale deployment in public safety and disaster response scenarios.

Post Luxembourg's Deep provide Mabu Concept with NB-IoT connectivity for smart city projects
LUXEMBOURG 11 NOV

Post Luxembourg's Deep provide Mabu Concept with NB-IoT connectivity for smart city projects

Deep, the B2B arm of Post Luxembourg, announced that its Narrowband-IoT (NB-IoT) network is supporting the smart connectivity portfolio of local IT company Mabu Concept. Founded in 2020 and employing around ten people, the company was recently named a finalist in the Enabling Technologies category at the World Smart City Awards in Barcelona.

OQ Technology gets Luxembourg's green light for satellite-based 5G IoT and D2D services
LUXEMBOURG 10 NOV

OQ Technology gets Luxembourg's green light for satellite-based 5G IoT and D2D services

OQ Technology, the Luxembourg-based satellite operator specialising in 5G connectivity from space, has secured the regulatory right to use its constellation for satellite-based 5G NB-IoT and direct-to-device (D2D) services on a global scale. Luxembourg's media and connectivity minister Elisabeth Margue issued the concession, granting OQ Technology the licence to operate its satellites under internationally coordinated frequencies and orbits. In practice, this enables the company to utilise its priority ITU

Post Luxembourg announces staff wage increase for 2026
LUXEMBOURG 13 OKT

Post Luxembourg announces staff wage increase for 2026

Post Luxembourg has concluded negotiations on a new three-year collective labour agreement with trade union organisations. Effective retroactively from 01 January 2025, the agreement was signed entirely electronically, a first for the company facilitated by trust service provider LuxTrust. Under the new terms, employees will receive a 0.5 percent salary increase from 01 January 2026. Additionally, all staff will now be entitled to a minimum of 28 days of annual leave, increasing to 30 days after 10 years of

RTL Luxembourg adds more Verimatrix anti-piracy tools to protect motorsport content
LUXEMBOURG 12 SEP

RTL Luxembourg adds more Verimatrix anti-piracy tools to protect motorsport content

RTL Luxembourg has expanded its use of Verimatrix's Streamkeeper anti-piracy suite by deploying three additional tools to protect auto racing content. This follows an initial partnership last year covering the Streamkeeper Multi-DRM product. This latest collaboration provides RTL with enhanced capabilities to detect and prevent unauthorised content distribution.

LuxNetwork becomes LU-CIX's first 'Diamond' member
LUXEMBOURG 11 SEP

LuxNetwork becomes LU-CIX's first 'Diamond' member

Connectivity service provider LuxNetwork has become the first partner to achieve 'Diamond' membership status within Luxembourg's LU-CIX community. The non-profit internet exchange organisation described the upgrade as a natural progression of its long-standing collaboration with LuxNetwork, which previously held 'Platinum' status and has been a member of the LU-CIX community for over a decade.

Orange Luxembourg revamps fibre offers, intros Livebox 7
LUXEMBOURG 26 AUG

Orange Luxembourg revamps fibre offers, intros Livebox 7

Orange Luxembourg has revamped its fixed broadband portfolio and officially introduced the Livebox 7 router, which supports the latest Wi-Fi 7 standard with tri-band connectivity. This refresh reduces the cost of the operator's top-tier fibre service, originally launched in September 2024 at EUR 99.99/month. At the time, Orange announced that the package would soon support Wi-Fi 7, which arrived at the end of January marking a first for the Luxembourg market.

LuxGovSat orders GovSat-2 satellite from Thales Alenia Space
LUXEMBOURG 25 JUL

LuxGovSat orders GovSat-2 satellite from Thales Alenia Space

LuxGovSat, the public-private venture between the Luxembourg government and satellite operator SES, has announced a joint investment in GovSat-2, a new geostationary satellite that will provide jam-resistant telecommunications services for government defence and intelligence purposes. The satellite will be manufactured by Thales Alenia Space, the joint venture between Thales and Leonardo.

Orange Luxembourg posts 15% EBITDA increase in H1, lifts operating and net profit
LUXEMBOURG 24 JUL

Orange Luxembourg posts 15% EBITDA increase in H1, lifts operating and net profit

Orange Luxembourg has reported improved profitability for the six months to June, despite slightly lower revenues driven by continued weakness at its wholesale business and a decline in equipment sales. EBITDAaL rose 15 percent year-on-year to EUR 8.2 million, while operating profit increased to EUR 1.9 million, up from EUR 1.6 million in H1 2024. Over the same period, net profit climbed from EUR 1.1 million to EUR 1.9 million.

LUXEMBOURG 24 JUL

Luxembourg govt mobilises crisis unit over telecom network outage on 23 July

The Luxembourg government said that a crisis meeting was held on 23 July following a nationwide telecom network outage at incumbent operator Post that disrupted mobile and fixed services in the late afternoon. The disruption lasted for around four hours, with access to emergency numbers restored by early evening. As part of the incident response, the government stated that alerts issued via the LU-Alert system were delivered to Post customers with a delay due to the outage.

LUXEMBOURG 17 JUL

Orange tops Luxembourg's fixed internet performance tests in Ookla's H1 study

Orange delivered the best fixed internet performance in Luxembourg during the first half of the year, according to the latest benchmark study by internet speed test specialist Ookla. The operator earned the highest overall score after recording the fastest median download and upload speed (318.6 Mbps and 217.8 Mbps respectively). It also ranked first in the video streaming and web browsing metrics.

LUXEMBOURG 9 JUL

Cegecom teams up with Dotika to offer AI audit service for SMEs

Luxembourg's B2B network operator Cegecom has launched a new offering in partnership with Dotika, a local consulting firm that helps businesses harness the potential of artificial intelligence (AI). Targeting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), this joint initiative introduces an AI audit service for clients embarking on AI-driven projects. It covers, for example, risk and benefit analysis and support in defining a pragmatic roadmap for implementation.

LUXEMBOURG 9 JUL

Orange Luxembourg launches 'Hello eSIM' app with new data plans for travellers

Orange Luxembourg has launched 'Hello eSIM', a new service available through a dedicated mobile app for eSIM-compatible smartphones. The service can be accessed both in Luxembourg and in over 100 international destinations. The app allows both Orange and non-Orange customers to activate an eSIM-based plan on their smartphone within minutes. The operator highlighted that the entire process is managed directly within the app and no QR code scanning is required.

LUXEMBOURG 1 JUL

OQ kicks off Macsat 2.0 satellite project for direct-to-mobile 5G connectivity

OQ Technology, the Luxembourg-based satellite operator specialising in 5G connectivity from space, announced the signing of the contract for the Macsat 2.0 project under the LuxImpulse programme, supported by the Luxembourg government in collaboration with the Luxembourg Space Agency (LSA) and the European Space Agency (ESA). This joint initiative aims to demonstrate direct-to-mobile capabilities in Low Earth Orbit using a payload capable of connecting directly to standard, unmodified phones, offering SMS a

LUXEMBOURG 1 JUL

Post Luxembourg selects Ericsson Security Manager for 5G cyber security

Post Luxembourg and Ericsson have strengthened their existing collaboration in the field of cyber security with a new long-term agreement under which Post will integrate Ericsson Security Manager (ESM) into its operations. The ESM platform is designed to help telecom operators protect their infrastructure and data from cyber threats. Its capabilities include automated security management for the protection of 5G networks in the context of more stringent EU regulations, particularly the upcoming NIS2 directi

LUXEMBOURG 30 JUN

Vodafone, AST pick Luxembourg as HQ for SatCo JV, expect to launch services in 2026

Luxembourg has been selected as the headquarters for SatCo, the joint venture announced by Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile in early March. As previously disclosed, the JV will serve mobile network operators across Europe by providing a direct-to-mobile broadband satellite service. Commercial launch for this wholesale offering is now expected in 2026, rather than later this year as initially planned. Vodafone and AST said that mobile operators in 21 EU member states and other European countries have already exp

LUXEMBOURG 26 JUN

Tomorrow Street promotes Sara Robles Moreno to CEO

Sara Robles Moreno has been appointed as CEO of Tomorrow Street, a public-private venture between Vodafone and Luxembourg's Technoport that opened in 2017 to incubate new businesses that have already reached a certain level of maturity. She has been working for Tomorrow Street for nearly four years, most recently as deputy CEO. Her previous career includes several roles within the Vodafone group, which she joined in 2013.

LUXEMBOURG 18 JUN

SES prices EUR 1 bln dual-tranche bond

Satellite operator SES said that it has successfully priced a bond offering consisting of EUR 500 million notes due in 2030 and EUR 500 million notes due in 2033, with coupons of 4.125 percent and 4.875 percent respectively. The settlement date is scheduled for 24 June and the bond is due to be admitted to trading on the Luxembourg stock exchange. The securities were placed with a broad range of institutional investors across the Americas and Europe.

LUXEMBOURG 17 JUN

French start-up Mistral AI inks multi-year deal with Luxembourg govt

France's generative AI start-up champion Mistral AI has secured a multi-year strategic partnership in Luxembourg, under which it will bring its expertise to a number of government ministries, in areas including public administration and defence. The company also plans to establish a presence in the country, contributing to the creation of highly qualified jobs, and will join forces with state-funded research institutions to advance Luxembourg's AI strategy plan.

LUXEMBOURG 10 JUN

Luxembourg telecom investment rises 34% in 2024 after fibre roll-out push, revenues up 5%

Luxembourg's telecom operators spent 22.4 percent of their revenues on network capex in 2024, up five percentage points on 2023, according to the latest annual report from national regulator ILR. Across fixed and mobile networks, investments were the highest for a decade after jumping 34.2 percent year-on-year to EUR 140.2 million. This annual rise was driven by fixed network investment, up 42.4 percent to EUR 108.6 million on the back of FTTH roll-out activities, while spend on mobile infrastructure increa

LUXEMBOURG 9 JUN

Orange, Gcore, 5Skye take part in Luxembourg smart city pilot powered by 5G and AI

Luxembourg's Belval campus is set to become a smart city living laboratory as part of a EUR 3.1 million project dubbed SmartSpires, partly funded by the EU's Connecting Europe Facility (CEF). The three-year pilot will be managed by a public-private consortium including Orange, which will contribute by providing access to its 5G backbone network in Luxembourg. Among the other members, edge and cloud service provider Gcore will act as coordinator and oversee edge infrastructure deployment, while Dutch company

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